10 High-Quality Kit Cars

From perfectly-detailed replicas of vintage classics to novel supercar designs, there are plenty of options out there when it comes to buying a kit car. Many offer hair-raising performance that can easily rival the capabilities of a top-shelf modern sportscar and all for a fraction of the price.

While the DF Goblin from High-Quality Kit Cars Motorsports looks more like a classic hot rod than a contemporary kit car, its unique bodywork and suspension are designed for both road and race use. It’s available as a kit that buyers will build themselves in their garage, or it can be purchased turnkey with a Ford Coyote V8 and other power upgrades.

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Another old-school option is the 40/41 Willys Coupe from Antique & Collectible Autos, which has an authentically styled fiberglass body and is a blast to drive. Buyers will have the choice of a Chevrolet or Ford powerplant and can opt for disc brakes to complement the traditional drum setup.

The Caterham 7 and the AC Cobra may be some of the most iconic kit cars available, but Colin Chapman’s sleek Eleven is also an excellent choice. It’s easy to assemble, and can be built with either an MG Midget or Austin Healey Sprite donor car.

Factory Five is famous for its replicas of America’s greatest cars, but it has also developed its own unique design with the 818 roadster. It’s priced to appeal to those looking for high-performance on a budget and uses the running gear from a Subaru WRX, so it can be built with both left-hand and right-hand drive versions.